Lowlandra is searching for Skullen Bones, Zachimedes, and Turtock, when she is set upon by the devious Tattlesnakes. Can she satisfy the secret-spreading snakes in time to save her friends? Lessons include: Sharing truthful news and information is a vital service; rumor and opinion can be harmful if presented as truth. This story is part of the Guilds & Goblins miniseries, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. The dice rolls are all real and help us tell the story, along with your questions and ideas! Patrons get access to our intr ..read more

Zachimedes, Turtock, and Skullen Bones are on the search for Lowlandra, when they find a mysterious crystal that could be a major threat to the land of Berend. Their journey leads them to a mystical volcano and some incredible discoveries. Lessons include: Using force can make problems worse; Powerful tools need to be handled with care. Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! This story is part of the Guilds & Goblins miniseries, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids an ..read more

Winnie Winnie Worm Worm and Leo Riggelo go all the way to Lost Wegas in search of a place where they can play games without being judged. Lessons include: toys and games don’t have to be designated for girls and boys; playing with new and different kids is an enriching experience for you and for them This episode originally aired May 6th, 2019. Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, and more! patreon.com/whatifworld Our character art is by Ana Stretcu and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. See more art by Ana Stretcu at our merch store, the I ..read more

When Candy the Kid’s parents ask him to stop his wandering ways and work for them, he runs away, but he ends up trapped on Mars! Lessons include: It can be hard to say how we feel, but your loved ones will always listen; connection and curiosity guide us through conflict better than isolation and punishment. This episode refers to the Time Vortex, a strange phenomenon that displaced many characters in What If World. You can listen to this story as a stand alone, but to hear more about the Time Vortex, you can listen to episodes 267, 268, and 272 first. Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, mon ..read more

Mick Sullivan visits What If World—or should we say, Cthunkle Land? Can Mick endure the many strange rides of the cephalopod-themed amusement park, all while wearing a diaper… Lessons include: Originality isn’t about doing something entirely new, it’s about working your own passion and identity into the things you create. This week, we’re celebrating I See Lincoln's Underpants, a wonderfully fun and informative history book from Mick Sullivan, host of the acclaimed history podcast The Past and the Curious. Learn about some of history's most intriguing figures, and how  underpants played a ..read more

The episode is a fun story-telling activity, and there’s even a What If Story tossed in as a demonstration. Lessons include: we are all capable of telling each other fun stories; even the greatest treasure in the world can’t replace all of life’s simple joys. If you want some questions to use as story prompts, try our What If Question Generator! This episode first aired March 23rd, 2020. Join our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on the show, a better chance of having your question answered, and more! patreon.com/whatifworld See great What If World character art by Ana Stretcu at our me ..read more

Swansong, Lowlandra, and Sir Loth of Hoth take on the Dessert Desert and the Cinnamon Citadel on their journey to save Zach, Zizi, and Scully the Squid. Lessons include: Grownups can’t protect their kids from everything; creative problem solving is always preferable to using force. This story is part of the Guilds & Goblins miniseries, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. The dice rolls are all real and help us tell the story, along with your questions and ideas! Patrons get access to our introductory rules and our character sheet ..read more

Poppa Loo, Mamma Jamma, and Lola Rabbit are on a mission to save their friends and family from a strange game with unfamiliar rules. Can they learn to work together? Lessons include: When playing a new game, try to respect the tone and learn the rules; violence makes more problems than it solves. Join our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on the show, a better chance of having your question answered, and more! patreon.com/whatifworld See great What If World character art by Ana Stretcu at our merch store, the Imaginarium! whatifworld.threadless.com Subscribe to What If World wherever yo ..read more

After the Time Vortex, everything was supposed to go back to normal. Or maybe all the monsters were supposed to end up having a party at Mr. Eric and Miss Karen’s house… Lessons include: Having guests and being a guest can both be challenging; checking in and sharing feelings is especially important when our routine is disrupted Join our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on the show, a better chance of having your question answered, and more! patreon.com/whatifworld See great What If World character art by Ana Stretcu at our merch store, the Imaginarium! whatifworld.threadless.com Subsc ..read more

“With your powers combined… with TIGERS!!!” Craig Martinson, creator of the What If World theme, is our special guest this week, and helps us introduce the Tigermon Universe ;) Lesson: All the awesome adventures in the world won’t be very enjoyable if your basic needs aren’t met; creativity is something we can all enjoy at any age! This episode first aired December 16th, 2019. Join our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on the show, a better chance of having your question answered, and more! patreon.com/whatifworld See great What If World character art by Ana Stretcu at our merch store ..read more